OSHKOSH - Hoffmaster Group Inc. is expanding its paper straw business with the acquisition of a United Kingdom-based paper straw manufacturer.

The Oshkosh-based corporation acquired The Paper Straw Co. this month, which allows Hoffmaster to expand into the European market, according to a statement from the two companies.

The Paper Straw Co. will continue to operate under its name and banner, and all employees in the U.K. will keep their jobs, according to the statement.

The company was the first paper straw manufacturer in England, according to the statement.

“We are thrilled to be working closely with The Paper Straw Co. team to progress in our mission to solve our world’s plastic pollution crisis and serve as a reliable supply source for European businesses, restaurants, and venues seeking durable paper straws,” said Andy Romjue, president of Hoffmaster’s Foodservice Division.